The timing couldn't have been worse. Bangladesh are looking to build momentum in Test cricket after showing encouraging signs in recent months, and Litton Das' absence removes a player capable of changing the course of a match with both bat and gloves. The selectors have turned to Mahidul Islam Bhuiyan as cover, and the 27-year-old now has a golden opportunity to establish himself in the longest format.
Litton Das, who also missed the recently concluded three-match T20I series against Australia in Chattogram after sustaining the injury during the ODI leg in Dhaka, has been replaced in the squad by Mahidul Islam Bhuiyan.
"The BCB National Selection Panel has called up 27-year-old wicketkeeper-batsman Mahidul Islam Bhuiyan as Das's replacement in the Test squad," it added.
"The last two matches against Pakistan showed how we want to play Test cricket" - Phil Simmons
Bangladesh head coach Phil Simmons believes the focus should remain on maintaining standards rather than worrying about the opposition.
"The last two matches against Pakistan showed how we want to play Test cricket. That's the way we're going to go to Zimbabwe and try to play. Whether you're playing Zimbabwe or England, you're playing Test cricket and you have to play to a certain standard.
Simmons also sees the Zimbabwe assignment as an important stepping stone before Bangladesh's much tougher challenges later in the year.
Bangladesh's likely Playing XI after Litton Das was ruled out of Zimbabwe Test
Litton Das' injury almost certainly opens the door for Mahidul Islam Bhuiyan. The wicketkeeper's only Test appearance came against South Africa, but with no other specialist keeper in the squad, he is expected to walk straight into the XI.
Harare traditionally offers assistance to spinners as the game progresses, which could encourage Bangladesh to field two frontline tweakers. Taijul Islam remains an automatic selection, while Nayeem Hasan gives the visitors another wicket-taking option. Hasan Mahmud and Khaled Ahmed are expected to lead the pace attack, although Ebadot Hossain will be pushing hard for a recall after returning from injury.
Bangladesh Test squad vs Zimbabwe
Najmul Hossain Shanto (capt), Shadman Islam, Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Tanzid Hasan, Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mahidul Islam (wk), Taijul Islam, Nayeem Hasan, Khaled Ahmed, Ebadot Hossain, Hasan Mahmud, Towhid Hridoy, Amite Hasan, Robiul Haque
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